CDL options

**DiscoDan** · 15th August 2009, 09:23 AM

Originally Posted by Hendrik

Better than the $1200 I got quoted the other day from an Australian supplier. You'd swear they are made from gold.

Unfortunately they are made of gold, when supply is being stripped by demand they can charge what they like.

When I got mine last year it was $695 however they had risen to $950 in 6 months.

It is the best way to go though, although a mate has the AVM kit and that seems to be pretty good. I have heard of them failing but that might be also due to the way the vehicle is used. If you intend on drowning it in mud each weekend go for the factory kit, if you are more into touring and not mud runs, electric should be fine.

Danny

**Yorkie** · 15th August 2009, 08:51 PM

Originally Posted by Redback

It's a copy of the D2a factory CDL Liam and should be the same procedure to fit.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/projects-t...-disco-ii.html

The fitting instructions are also on the Ashcroft site as well.

Baz.

sorry baz, thought green-disco was referring to the internals kit yu can get from ashcrofts, they have them but i would need to find someone local to remove the t/c and fit the kit as i don't have the inards...
cheers
liam

**Redback** · 16th August 2009, 07:37 AM

Originally Posted by Yorkie

sorry baz, thought green-disco was referring to the internals kit yu can get from ashcrofts, they have them but i would need to find someone local to remove the t/c and fit the kit as i don't have the inards...
cheers
liam

Oh OK sorry didn't read it properly, you need to speak to Bundalene

**Signal1** · 19th August 2009, 11:48 PM

I have the electronic unit from AMV in Ringwood. Quite happy with it although the motor has been replaced once under warranty. I believe a loose relay may have fried the motor so technically not a mud/water ingress issue.

If I had the money I would definitely go the Ashcroft option. Something nice about having a near identical factory part and actual wire and levers to do stuff.

**StephenF10** · 20th August 2009, 07:30 AM

Originally Posted by Signal1

I have the electronic unit from AMV in Ringwood. Quite happy with it although the motor has been replaced once under warranty. I believe a loose relay may have fried the motor so technically not a mud/water ingress issue.

If I had the money I would definitely go the Ashcroft option. Something nice about having a near identical factory part and actual wire and levers to do stuff.

What happened to the mechanical unit AMV used to sell? I have one that I fitted about five years ago: just a simple T-handle on the floor pulling a cable attached to the CDL actuator. Apart from the ABS/TC issue when I forget to unlock it before turning the motor off, it's been fine.

Stephen.

**Signal1** · 20th August 2009, 06:03 PM

Originally Posted by StephenF10

What happened to the mechanical unit AMV used to sell? I have one that I fitted about five years ago: just a simple T-handle on the floor pulling a cable attached to the CDL actuator. Apart from the ABS/TC issue when I forget to unlock it before turning the motor off, it's been fine. Stephen.

The one you describe sounds like the unit Ritter and LRA sell. I've only known AMV to sell the electronic unit so not sure when they stopped stocking what you describe.

**Ports** · 21st August 2009, 09:31 PM

I have been in touch with Ashcroft and they have an Australian distributor who is currently out of stock as is the UK.

Awaiting a reply from Australian distributor as to when there may again be stock available from Australia and a Price.

Hopefully this will work out cheaper than the UK price and 55pounds postge.

**Signal1** · 22nd August 2009, 09:00 AM

Originally Posted by Ports

I have been in touch with Ashcroft and they have an Australian distributor who is currently out of stock as is the UK.

Awaiting a reply from Australian distributor as to when there may again be stock available from Australia and a Price.

Hopefully this will work out cheaper than the UK price and 55pounds postge.

Not likely. I tried to get it through the Australian Importer but they quoted me, at the time, $890 for the trouble of handling the item. It was far cheaper to order directly. Mate in Club got one off them about 2-3 months ago.

Peter

**Ports** · 14th September 2009, 04:07 PM

The Australian distibutor contacted me once to say they had no stock but would advise as to price and availability soon, no word for over a month!
Not what I would call good customer service.
Looks like dealing direct is the way to go!

**CJT** · 14th September 2009, 05:17 PM

I contacted the Australian distributor for the CDL kit at the end of August and was quoted a price of around $1200 for the actuator, however as mentioned they are out of stock.

Given the Aus $ at the moment it works out much cheaper to order the parts yourself from the UK, about half the cost. I am pretty sure they post international.

I have a 2002 Disco where they removed not only the CDL actuator but also the transfer case internals. I am about to order both the actuator and the diff lock internals for my mine for a little over $1000.

Cheers,

CJT

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